This clause requires a subcontractor to be paid within a specific period after the contractor has been paid that is make payment contingent on the contractor being paid. Covenants, representations and warranties. WebConstruction projects are generally not exempt from VAT, and are liable to VAT at 7.5%. The Federal Government of Nigeria (FGN) is committed to growing the infrastructure industry including modernising and expanding the existing power production capacities in the country, both on-grid and off-grid. In this revision, the starting band was increased from N250,000.00 to N5 Million. The flip side of this is that an estimated loss scheme (liquidated damages) is also built into the contract to subtly compel the contractor to deliver on time and on budget. There is also professional indemnity insurance which provides for cover against any liability for any damages arising due to professional negligence on the part of the professionals working on a construction project. The Borno state government has commenced an Owner Occupier scheme for 2,787 housing units in the state. Other debt funding arrangements include overdraft facility, revolving credit facility, debt capital markets and letters of credit. Parties are free to determine the scope, nature and term of their contracts to the extent that the terms of those contracts do not breach the laws of Nigeria. The licences and other consents a project must obtain will depend on the industry. d) PSGS 4: Property Management. The VAT Act 2004 (as amended) and the Finance Act 2020 impose VAT on the value of the consideration for the supply or purchase of goods and services in Nigeria except where those goods and services are expressly exempted from the tax. Standard forms of contracts prepared by the Joint Contract Tribunal (JCT). The Abuja Metro Rail, the Abuja-Kaduna Rail and the 327 kilometre Itakpe-Ajaokuta-Warri Rail projects were completed in 2020. There are no specific laws in the Nigerian construction industry that give a contractor the right to maintain a lien on the employer's property or over the project where there is a payment default. d) PSGS 4: Property Management. Professional Bodies in Nigerian Construction Industry. Percentage Fee Scales 4.4. The transaction, which is valued at USD311.2 million, involved the sale of three power stations by the Rivers State Government to the investor. This paper concerns an investigation into the causes of high costs of construction in Nigeria. Advised a syndicate of lenders in connection with the amendments to, and increase in the size of a loan of approximately USD530 million to Shoreline Natural Energy Resources Limited, a Nigerian oil and gas exploration and production company. 23, 2011. The EFCC Act defines economic and financial crimes as non-violent criminal and illicit activity committed with the objective of earning wealth illegally, either individually or in a group or organised manner and includes any form of fraud, narcotic drug trafficking, money-laundering, embezzlement, bribery, looting and any form of corrupt malpractice, illegal arms deal, smuggling, human trafficking and child labour, illegal oil bunkering and illegal mining, tax evasion, foreign exchange malpractices including counterfeiting of currency, theft of intellectual property and piracy, open market abuse, dumping of toxic wastes and prohibited goods, among others. Nigeria LNG Train 7 project is an ongoing expansion of the Nigeria LNG Terminal at Bonny Island, Nigeria. Banks and Other Financial Institutions Act 2020 (BOFIA), Failed Banks (Recovery of Debts) and Financial Malpractices in Banks Act (. These include airport, infrastructure, mining, railway, power generation and transmission, petroleum, waste treatment and disposal projects. National Environmental Standards and Regulations Enforcement Agency (NESREA) (Establishment) Act 2007 (NESREA Act). Percentage Fee Scales 4.4. Some Nigerian construction contracts permit the owner to request the contractor to alter the works and services (or any part of them) through change orders, change requests, and change notices. It allows government agencies to: Request quotations or expressions of interest. Equals N4.5m (architects fee for pre-contract services) Note; ARCON conditions of engagement say that these fees are the minimum that should be charged, therefore, your design circumstances may warrant a little increase in the percentage. There is no specific law on how construction disputes should be resolved in Nigeria. Act (, Architects must be licensed by the Architects Registration Council of Nigeria under the Architect (Registration, etc.) WebThis 1978 document had the architects fee starting at 4.5% for a project of N250,000.00 and sliding thereafter. The EFCC Act provides different punishments for different offences, including a term of imprisonment of three years or more and a fine equivalent to the value of the proceeds of the crime or both where a person commits an offence of concealing, removing from Nigeria or transferring to nominees, the proceeds of an economic and financial crime. Some of the arbitration rules that can be adopted by the parties to govern their arbitration proceedings include the: Arbitration and Conciliation Act, Cap A18, Law of the Federation of Nigeria 2004 (ACA). Currently leading the team advising a US company in connection with the development of a 30MW Coal fired power plant in Nigeria. In this revision, the starting band was increased from N250,000.00 to N5 Million. In the few cases where contracts involving Nigerian parties provide for institutional arbitration, the parties tend to choose local Nigerian arbitration institutions such as the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (UK) Nigerian Branch or the Lagos Regional Centre for International Commercial Arbitration. Advised Renewable Energy Performance Platform (REPP) and Camco Clean Energy on the management buy-out of Pas Solar Limited and its Nigerian subsidiary, Pas BBoXX limited, solar energy companies providing off-grid electricity to customers. The Lagos-Ibadan Standard Gauge rail began commercial operations in 2021. The circumstances described can be expressed to be non-exhaustive in their scope. Under Nigerian law, exclusion of liability is typically achieved through limitation of liability clauses. The project owner typically takes the following risks: Risk of ground conditions, including any archaeological discoveries or ionisation and contamination of the soil. Under Nigerian Law, certain professionals must have obtained the relevant licences to engage in construction projects: Engineers must be licensed by the Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria (COREN) under the Engineers (Registration, etc) Act) (, Quantity surveyors must be licensed by the Quantity Surveyors Registration Board of Nigeria under the Quantity Surveyors (Registration, etc.) Extensive rehabilitation of the Lagos-Ibadan expressway, one of the largest road networks in Africa, the oldest expressway and busiest inter-state route in Nigeria. Lekki Deep Seaport project is also being developed as a PPP between the federal Government of Nigeria, the Lagos State Government and Tolaram Group. The main tax issues which arise on projects include whether there will be value added tax, the applicable rate of stamp duty on the transaction document(s), and transfer taxes in relation to land or other property. The Stamp Duties Act 2004 (as amended) requires stamp duty to be paid on instruments executed in Nigeria or relating to any property situated in Nigeria or matter to be done in Nigeria. However, this rate does not apply to persons occupying executive, administrative, technical or professional positions such as engineers, engineering technologists, engineering technicians, engineering craftspersons, and project managers. National Environmental (Electrical/Electronic Sector) Regulations, SI No. This trend has continued in 2021, and a report published by the World Bank in June 2021 (. There are usually provisions incorporated in the project documents to enable the consultants terminate the contract in the event of the contractor's insolvency. According to the Minister of Transport, the Kano-Maradi rail is aimed at facilitating bilateral trade between Nigerian and Niger. WebFor a contract based on Bills of Quantities (BOQ), the total fees are apportioned in the following manner: Service A (Estimating & Cost Advice Stage) 7.5% Service B (Documentation Stage) 42.5% Service C (Contract Administration Stage) 30% Service D (Final Account Stage) 20% Provisional BOQ Contract: WebThis 1978 document had the architects fee starting at 4.5% for a project of N250,000.00 and sliding thereafter. The standard document for PPP is a concession agreement which is executed between the relevant government agency and the private sector participant. Act) (, Money Laundering Prohibition Act 2011 (as amended) (MLPA). However, in international projects, the project company is usually wholly owned by the sponsors through a holding company incorporated in a tax-friendly jurisdiction. Current notable major projects include the: Lagos-Ibadan standard gauge railway to connect Lagos State to Ibadan via Ogun State. To be excused from performing its obligations whilst the force majeure event lasts, the party seeking to rely on the force majeure provision would typically be required to comply with additional contractual requirements to the satisfaction of the other party, including reporting and damage mitigation requirements. N60m (estimated project cost) multiplied by a minimum of 7.5% (scale of fees for new projects). For example, in Lagos State, the transfer fees payable on a transfer of land total 3% of the assessed fair market value of the property. The Engineering Consultancy and Project Management Services Agreement, Charges and Conditions of Engagement produced by the Association of Consulting Engineers Nigeria (ACEN), the Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria (COREN) and the Nigerian Society of Engineers. The Lagos State government has also partnered with Nigerian Mortgage Refinancing Company (NMRC) and private developers to construct and deliver 20,000 housing units to the state in the near future. Construction projects are generally not exempt from VAT, and are liable to VAT at 7.5%. Alu - February 25, 2022. The concept of PPPs as an alternative to the funding of public utilities is gradually gaining popularity in Nigeria. 19, 2009. It is uncommon for payment obligations under construction contracts to be secured by land or property. A project company is required to obtain expatriate quota approvals for the relevant number of expatriate personnel it intends to employ. Usually, the state where the construction contract is implemented or ought to be performed will determine the high court that will have jurisdiction over the contractual dispute. Most construction contracts contain step-in right provisions that impose an obligation on the contractor to assign the subcontract to the employer in certain circumstances, for example, if the main contract is terminated. Subsequent payments are then made on the achievement of agreed milestones and the completion of the project. Professional Bodies in Nigerian Construction Industry. The EIA Act specifies different types of projects in respect of which a mandatory study must be conducted. Webprofessionals in the Built Industry to develop an harmonised scale of fees. Cost is a vital element in every development. The entitlement of consultants to recovery from third parties in respect of additional costs or delays depends on the terms of their contracts and appointments. Advised Accugas Ltd on a USD445 million refinancing of facilities for the construction of a gas processing facility and the acquisition of a 100% stake in East Horizon Gas Company Ltd. It is usual for parties to agree a period beyond which the contract will be terminated on account of the subsistence of a force majeure event. 1 Percent of General Construction Total General Construction Estimate = $50,000,000 25% of Total General Construction = MEP Portion of the Construction = $12,500,000 MEP Design Fee: as Percentage of the MEP Construction (4%): Design Fee = $12,500,000 x 4% = $500,000 as Percentage of General Construction (25% x 4% = 1%): In February 2021, at commissioning of a 1.12 MW Captive Solar Hybrid Power Plant at the Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University, Bauchi which was executed under the Energizing Education Programme (EEP), the FGN stated that Nigeria intends to have 30% of its electricity supply from renewables by the year 2030. The most common forms of dispute resolution in Nigeria are litigation and arbitration. In terms of transaction structure, a special purpose vehicle (project company) is usually set up by the sponsors for the sole purpose of implementing the project. The parties must also ensure that the service is not being carried on illegally and must comply with local content requirements set out in either regulations or executive orders made by the President of Nigeria. In January 2021, the FGN signed a Memorandum of Understanding with a Portuguese construction firm Mota-Engil for the construction of the cross-border Kano-Maradi rail line which has an estimated construction cost of USD1.96 billion. Federal Ministry of Works Contract (variant of the JCT). WebLowe (2003) further stated that the value added of construction is in the range of 7% to 10% for highly developed economies and around 3% to 6% for underdeveloped economies. There is currently a bill at the Nigerian National Assembly in connection with the development of local expertise and capacity in the Nigerian construction industry. In Lagos State, under the Construction Workers Safety Law (. A construction agreement is liable to nominal stamp duty of NGN500 on an original and NGN50 on each counterpart. In Nigeria, force majeure events are commonly classified into the following three categories: It is not enough for a party to allege that its inability to perform a contract is as a result of circumstances beyond its control. There are other non-compulsory insurance products, such as erection all risk insurance, that a contractor or project company will typically procure. Key member of the team that advised Stanbic IBTC Bank PLC, as Lender's counsel, with respect to an USD11.3 million medium term loan facility advanced for the refinancing of a residential real estate development in Durunmi, Abuja. Professional fees in building projects Structural engineering fees Rp200,000 to Rp 300,000 per square metre MEP (mechanical, electrical and plumbing) design fees Rp120,000 per square metre Quantity Surveyors fees Rp60,000 per square metre Construction professionals will usually seek to place a cap on their liability. N60m (estimated project cost) multiplied by a minimum of 7.5% (scale of fees for new projects). One of the functions of the Bureau of Public Procurement is to prepare and update standard bidding and contract documents. Parties to construction contracts in Nigeria typically negotiate their contracts on the basis of a draft prepared by their advisers including lawyers. Construction contracts typically include caps on liability. Fee proposed is 10% of Gross Rent Payable, or Gross Proceeds of Sale/Purchase. Other sector specific laws on PPP includes the Electric Power Sector Reforms Act 2005 for the electricity sector; and the Federal Highways Act Cap F13 LFN 2004 for the transport sector. Nigeria LNG Train 7 project is an ongoing expansion of the Nigeria LNG Terminal at Bonny Island, Nigeria. However, engineering, procurement and construction contracts typically include a payment schedule. In July 2012, the Central Bank of Nigeria issued the Sustainable Banking Principles under which banks and other financial institutions undertook to integrate environmental and social considerations into business decision making. The common contract forms used for local projects are: The Standard Bidding and Contract Documents produced by the Bureau of Public Enterprises (for public procurement works). The Protocol has not yet been enacted in local legislation and, therefore, it is not yet being strictly enforced. Most government and private agencies usually have standard form letters that are issued to a selected bidder, and the use of engagement letters is quite common. The FGN is taking steps towards reducing the infrastructure deficit through increased spending as part of a 30-year infrastructure plan (National Integrated Infrastructure Master Plan) (Infrastructure Plan) with a target date of 2043, which aims to bring Nigeria's infrastructure stock to the GDP level recommended by the World Bank. ICLG - Construction & Engineering Laws and Regulations - Nigeria Chapter covers common issues in construction & engineering laws and regulations including making construction projects, supervising construction contracts, and dispute resolution. The private sector has also shown an increased appetite for investment in real estate. However, the following are typical significant approvals. If this applies, any gains realised from the disposal of the asset will not be subject to capital gains tax but the company will be entitled to claim a roll-over relief if the new asset is acquired, or an unconditional contract for the acquisition is entered into, within 12 months before or after, the disposal of the old asset. Professional bodies are formed as an association of professionals which enhance, control, and regulate the activities of its members. This was submitted by the Association of Consulting Engineers in Nigeria and the Nigerian Society of Engineers to the Council for the Regulation of Engineering in WebFee is to be negotiated subject to a minimum of N50,000=. Tertiary education tax of 2% of its assessable profit. Some projects are procured as wrapped-around engineering, procurement and construction projects. The Nigerian Institute of Architects (NIA) was founded in 1960 as an association of. f) PSGS 6: Letting/Real Estate Brokerage/Agency. Where the assets to be used in a construction project are liable to VAT, the purchaser must pay VAT on the consideration payable for such assets at the rate of 7.5%. Advised NG Power-HPS Limited in connection with the acquisition of majority shares in First Independent Power Limited. An EIA must be undertaken where the extent, nature or location of a proposed project or activity is likely to have a significant effect on the environment. 0% if its turnover is less than NGN25,000,000. In addition, the foreign nationals being employed must obtain a residence and work permit on entry into Nigeria to enable them to both live and work in Nigeria. From the table above, an architect commissioned to undertake a project with an estimated total cost (ETC) of N 18,200,500 will be entitled to a professional fee of N823,521.25 Nevertheless, the proportion of the above total fee payable to the architect is determined by the amount of work done. For projects in the public sector, parties are mandatorily required to comply with procurement rules and regulations. Advised the International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group, in connection with its investment in a 120MW greenfield solar photovoltaic (PV) power project in Kogi State, Nigeria. An arbitral award is both binding and enforceable by Nigerian courts. Some of the penalties under Nigerian anti-corruption laws include the following: The Corrupt Practices Act prescribes a penalty of seven years imprisonment for any person who, being a public official: corruptly asks for, receives or attempts to receive or obtains any property or benefit of any kind before or after doing or omitting to do something in an official capacity; gives, confers or procures, or promises or offers to give, confer, procure or attempt to procure, any property or benefit of any kind to or for a public officer, or any other person on account of any act performed in an official capacity. There are 3 stages of payment. The project company or relevant contractor must also obtain a fire safety certificate from the Federal Fire Service and the relevant State Fire Service to confirm compliance with fire safety measures. N60m (estimated project cost) multiplied by a minimum of 7.5% (scale of fees for new projects). A change request will trigger an obligation on the contractor to submit a proposal describing how it will implement the requested change, together with any adjustments to the project timetable and fees payable as a result of such change. Under the terms of the contract, a sub-contractor can suspend work or terminate a sub-contract on a main contractor becoming insolvent. The NESREA Act also regulates the effect of a project on the environment. Due to the increasing cost of key infrastructure projects in the country and dwindling government financing, the government has used public private partnership (PPP) arrangements to finance projects for which the government is not able to secure debt financing, for example the: Highway Development and Management Initiative, a PPP, which is expected to attract over NGN1 trillion in private investment for the development and maintenance of road networks. Table of Professional Charges 4.5. Professional fees in building projects Structural engineering fees Rp200,000 to Rp 300,000 per square metre MEP (mechanical, electrical and plumbing) design fees Rp120,000 per square metre Quantity Surveyors fees Rp60,000 per square metre In addition, parties can execute a direct agreement with the third party which will contain terms such as step-in rights provisions to enable the third party step in and assume the obligations and rights of the project sponsor under the contract where a certain agreed event occurs. Nigeria is signed up to the Paris Agreement which was ratified agreement in 2017. Construction & Engineering Laws and Regulations Nigeria 2022-2023. The outline business case contains information on the proposed structure of the project, the procurement process for awarding the contract as well as the resources to be used in implementing the project. Sponsors and project developers often incorporate those requirements into a contract as part of the employer's requirements of the contractor. In other cases, the overall cap does not exceed the amount of the contract price. Debt, including hedging structures and arrangements. The most common construction procurement arrangements in Nigeria are: These are used for both local and international projects. Strengthening the sector's institutional framework and increasing transparency. Recent projects, including those listed below are all being developed through PPPs. The railway is currently being extended to the Lagos Port to ease import and export of goods. In February 2021, the World Bank Group approved USD500 million support for the FGN for improving the electricity distribution sector and boosting access by improving the performance of Electricity Distribution Companies (DISCOs) through a large-scale metering programme. d) PSGS 4: Property Management. This was intended to: Avoid, minimise or offset the negative impact of their business operations on the environment and local communities in which they operate. Act (. Where a project involves the FGN, the procurement and tender process is usually supervised by the Infrastructure Concession Regulatory Commission and the Bureau for Public Procurement. A change in applicable laws and standards necessitates such change. Draft EIA to be carried out and a report submitted to the DRP at the end of the project conceptual design and will form the basis for approval by the DPR of the detailed engineering design. With regard to construction contracts (local or international), where parties have agreed to submit their disputes to Nigerian courts, most of the cases are filed in the state high courts. Basis of Professional Charges for Consulting Services 4.3. 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